Deck 17: Ophthalmic and Otic Medications

Question 1

You are examining a dog who you suspect has inflammation of the conjunctiva. What will you prescribe?

A)Topical antifungal drug
B)Topical glucocorticoid drug
C)Topical NSAID
D)Topical antiviral drug

Answer 1

Topical glucocorticoid drug

Question 2

Which of the following is an immunomodulating drug that is used to decrease inflammation resulting in improved tear production?

A)Cyclosporine
B)Pilocarpine
C)Mannitol
D)Apraclonidine

Answer 2

Cyclosporine

Question 3

What is being explained with this description: "a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure?"

A)Cataracts
B)Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
C)Horner's syndrome
D)Glaucoma

Answer 3

Glaucoma

Question 4

Why are topical glucocorticoids not often used?

A)They delay healing and cannot be used on corneal ulcers.
B)They interrupt viral replication.
C)They must be continued past clinical resolution.
D)They can cause sensitization.

Question 5

To treat acute inflammation of the anterior uvea, use _______.

A)atropine
B)pilocarpine
C)bimatoprost
D)methazolamide

Question 6

I am a clear, flexible, and curved capsule. What am I?

A)The pupil
B)The lens
C)The iris
D)The retina

Question 7

Mydriatics are used for all of the following except ______.

A)aiding in eye exams
B)preventing adhesions between the iris and the lens
C)treating open-angle glaucoma
D)preparing an animal for ocular surgery

Question 8

Which of the following is true about artificial tears?

A)They are petroleum-based products.
B)They are pH-buffered solutions.
C)They are used during anesthesia.
D)They include products such as DuraTear .

Question 9

A dog is tilting his head to one side, has ataxia and is vomiting. What is the possible diagnosis?

A)Otitis externa
B)Otitis media
C)Otitis interna
D)Otitis chronica

Question 10

Which glaucoma treatment was originally developed as a diuretic and is administered orally or parenterally?

A)Miotics
B)Beta-adrenergic blockers
C)Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
D)Osmotic diuretics

Question 11

What parts of the ear are responsible for balance and equilibrium?

A)Pinna and auditory ossicles
B)Eustachian tube and oval window
C)Cochlea and tympanic membrane
D)Vestibule and semicircular canals

Question 12

Which drug is given intravenously prior to surgery or as an emergency treatment of glaucoma?

A)Miotics
B)Beta-adrenergic blockers
C)Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
D)Osmotic diuretics

Question 13

Most ophthalmic drugs for small animals are given using which route of administration?

A)Oral
B)Topical
C)Intravenous
D)Intravitreal

Question 14

Which of the following is used to treat inflammation of the eye?

A)Prostaglandins
B)Mitotics
C)Immunomodulators
D)Mydriatics

Question 15

How is a lubricant tear supplement used?

A)As a buffer for dry eyes
B)As an anesthetic when eyes need to stay open
C)As an irrigation rinse for eyes
D)As a numbing agent that dilates eyes

Question 16

Which of the following antibacterial drugs may cause anaphylaxis in cats when applied topically?

A)Ciprofloxacin
B)Sulfacetamide
C)Erythromycin
D)Polymyxin B

Question 17

What is common in dogs, is thought to be immune-mediated, and is diagnosed with a Schirmer tear test?

A)Cataracts
B)Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
C)Horner's syndrome
D)Glaucoma

Question 18

Which drug would be used to dilate pupils prior to cataract removal?

A)Atropine
B)Homatropine
C)Phenylephrine
D)Tropicamide

Question 19

Which of the following is an antibacterial drug?

A)Pilocarpine
B)Tacrolimus
C)Prednisolone
D)Neomycin

Question 20

When would a lacrimogenic be used?

A)To dilate pupils
B)To increase tear production
C)To constrict pupils
D)To treat bacterial infections

Question 21

To use this drug the tympanic membrane needs to be intact?

A)Ofloxacin
B)Tobramycin
C)Gentamicin
D)Ciprofloxacin

Question 22

Which of the following has both antifungal and antibacterial properties?

A)Cipro HC Otic
B)ClotrimaTop
C)Ciprodex
D)Baytril Otic

Question 23

Because otic drugs can enter the blood stream, which of the following cannot be given to food-producing animals?

A)Florfenicol
B)Enrofloxacin
C)Ofloxacin
D)Tobramycin

Question 24

What would be used to reduce inflammation and pain associated with acute chronic otitis?

A)Hypochlorous acid
B)Propylene glycol
C)Fluocinolone
D)Chlorhexidine

Question 25

Which of the following would be used to remove debris and wax?

A)Hypochlorous acid
B)Propylene glycol
C)Fluocinolone
D)Chlorhexidine